Making The Most Of The Holy Spirit

Pastor Todd concluded our series, One Life, by teaching us how to lean into the power of the Holy Spirit so we can make the most of our one life. Use this guide to continue processing the sermon with your small group. 

SERMON HIGHLIGHTS

• God doesn’t always answer our prayers in the way we think He should, and if we’re not careful, our past experiences and personal preferences will prevent us from seeing the work He is doing. 
  
• If we don’t see the Holy Spirit as a person, we will never have a personal relationship with Him. 
  
• God in you is better than God with you. 
  
• The Holy Spirit works in us, but we’ve got to give the Holy Spirit something to work with. 
  

KEY SCRIPTURES

• John 6:63 (key verse)   
  
• John 10:10
• Joel 2:28-29
• John 16:7-8, 13
• 1 Corinthians 2:14
• Proverbs 14:12
• John 7:37-39
• Psalm 141:3
• 2 Corinthians 3:17
• Psalm 119:45

START TALKING 

• Pastor Todd talked about taking his son to a camp in northern California. He said he wasn’t looking forward to camping, but it ended up being the trip of a lifetime. Do you prefer camping, glamping, or a hotel? If you have a great camp story, share it with the group! 
  

KEEP TALKING

• What was your biggest takeaway from this week’s message? 
  
• Before this sermon, what was your perspective of the Holy Spirit? 
• How has the Holy Spirit worked in your life in the past? Was it in a way you expected? 
  
• Pastor Todd said the Holy Spirit can illuminate our path (flashlight), guide our way (map), give us wisdom (compass), refresh our spirit (water), and keep us from speaking carelessly (tape). Which one do you need the most help with right now so you can begin living life to the fullest (John 10:10)? 
  
• The Holy Spirit works in us, but we’ve got to give the Holy Spirit something to work with. What would this look like for you this week? (e.g., reading your Bible, joining a small group, listening to worship music, spending time in prayer, etc.)
  

KEEP IT GOING

Everything the Holy Spirit does in us and through us is meant to bring freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17), and we think one of the best ways to experience the Holy Spirit’s power is through our 8-week Freedom study. Don’t let hurts, habits, and hang-ups hold you back from the full life God longs to give you. If you haven’t gone through this study, sign up today! 

And let’s take a play from Pastor’s Todd book this week. Every night before bed, ask the Holy Spirit to speak to your spirit while you sleep! 

PRAYER

Holy Spirit, thank You for choosing to live inside of us. We give You permission to shine Your light in our hearts. We ask for Your wisdom and guidance so we can walk in Your freedom. Fill us today with Your truth. Amen. 

WORSHIP FOR THE WEEK

Holy Spirit — Jesus Culture 

Spirit of the Living God — Vertical Worship

Quiet — ELEVATION RHYTHM

Christ Be Magnified — Cody Carnes

When Wind Meets Fire — Elevation Worship